Mark Bagshaw
Dr Mark Bagshaw is an Australian business man and disability advocate. Since 2007, he has been the Managing Director of Innov8 Consulting Group, which conducts strategic business consulting, primarily in the social sector, with a focus on social reform and social inclusion.
After majoring in economics and psychology at the University of Sydney he joined IBM where he had a long career in marketing, management and executive roles, including International Marketing Manager, Client Executive and Business Development Executive.
As a result of a spinal cord injury at age 16 Mark has used a wheelchair all of his adult life. He is involved in advocacy for people with a disability, especially in the arenas of employment and accessibility. He was Co-Chair, National VET Disability Advisory Taskforce 2007 to 2008; Co-Chair, Australian Disability Training Advisory Council 2002 to 2005. Bagshaw is a Don't DIS my ABILITY ambassador.
Bagshaw featured on the Australian Broadcasting Commission's Australian Story in 1997 and 2001. He also appeared on ABC Classic FM's 'Mornings with Margaret Throsby' in 2000.
He has been recognised by numerous national and international awards including an Australian Humanitarian Award and an Honorary Doctorate from Griffith University. Bagshaw was also an Australian 2020 Summit Participant.